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VAWatchdog readers may not be aware of some recent nominations made by the
Administration to fill vacancies at the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
One of those nominated is Michael Allen, a dean at Stetson University’s College of Law. Its
noteworthy to have him nominated—he’s a well known academic in the area of veterans law
and one of the few who have critically written on the topic.
So, he knows what he’s talking about. Better still, he also understands the
greater concept of the law in general and I think can be a force to help incorporate overarching
legal principles into the specialized world of veterans law. A lot of our current veterans law
is every much a stove-piped amalgamation of rules and regulations that simply
looks at veterans, without considering underlying legal principles applicable to all US citizens.
I view his nomination as a good thing and wish him well.
He’ll provide a different, and I think valuable perspective to the Court.
/s/ Drew Early
Director of Stetson Veterans Law Institute Tapped for Federal Judgeship
Stetson University College of Law Veterans Law Institute director and Professor of Law
Michael P. Allen has been selected by President Trump for a federal judgeship on the
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims based in Washington, D.C.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Gulf War Illness:
Additional Actions Needed to Improve VA's Claims Process
GAO-17-692T: Published: Jul 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2017.
WHAT IS A MEDICAL NEXUS AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Usually, the most important part of any claim for veterans disability benefits is being able to prove that there is a “link” between your current medical conditions and your service while in the military. This is called the “nexus”. The nexus, or link, between a veteran’s current disability and something that happened to you “in-service” is often the hardest thing to prove in your claim for VA disability benefits. However, without a nexus, your disability benefits claim with the
Veteran’s Administration (VA) WILL NOT WIN!
GAO: VA clinical quality measures are flawed, data incomplete
VA Health Care:
Improvements Needed in Data and Monitoring of Clinical Productivity and Efficiency
GAO-17-480: Published: May 23, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 23, 2017.
Inspector general says Roseburg VA used outdated colonoscopy methods
VA To Post Employee Firings,
Stop Rewarding Employees For Bogus Discrimination Claims
Adverse Actions Report – 7/3/2017
Gulf War veterans face more, longer delays at VA, government report says
Madison Man to Prison for Defrauding VA with Daughter-in-Law
UPDATED...April 2017
This is a series of stories
bringing light to the dark side of the
VA’s treatment of some Veterans
applying for disability. Whether out
of frustration, desperation, anger, or
‘just to make it right” they contacted me, and together, we fought the injustice.
These are actual cases and claims.
I have changed names and identifying
information for confidentiality reasons.
This is the first in a series of stories bringing
light to the dark side of the VA’s treatment
of some Veterans applying for disability.
Claim Killer DBQ Questions.
VA Spotlight is a series of stories bringing
light to the dark side of the VA’s treatment
of some Veterans applying for disability.
Whether out of frustration, desperation,
anger, or ‘just to makeit right” they contacted
me, and together, we fought the injustice.
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Everything You Need To Survive
Unemployability***Unemployable
What the Hell does all this mean?
The VA White House
Hotline Is Open For Business
(855) 948-2311
The White House Veterans Complaint Line is open;
855-948-2311
They are said to be there to, “collect, process and respond to the complaints
of individual veterans in a responsive, timely and accountable manner.”
Please call the number.
Ask when your VA will be fixed?
Let us know what the response is.
Email Jim <jim912@gmail.com> and share your experience.
As always, you'll remain anonymous.
One veteran says;
"Jim, I contacted these folks Friday of last week, about my appeal. I received a call back within an
hour. The gentleman explained that he looked at my file and didn't see that I had submitted an
appeal, but that he noticed that I got a letter in January stating that I was granted one thing and
denied another, and that when they sent that letter out it was also for the appeal at the BVA and that
I was denied everything. I tried not to come unglued on the poor guy as he had no clue in hell
what he was talking about. I tried to explain to him that he was wrong but there was just no use
as he was right and I was wrong. If you ask me it's just like the toll free number."
VA deputy nominee ready to take on
‘disconnect’ between HQ and field employees
“Currently, there is a disconnect between the field and VA headquarters, not purposeful, but there
is a disconnect,” Bowman said. “Many times the [Veterans Integrated Service Network] director sets
the policy for those medical centers that are within his VISN or her VISN. Then the medical centers
only pay attention to what the VISN director says, not necessarily what they’re aware of as the
policy. When you deal with that number of VISNs across the country, you have inconsistent
approaches to providing information back to the VA headquarters for oversight.”
‘Catastrophic pipe failure’ causes severe damage at
A burst pipe at the Manchester VA Medical Center early Wednesday flooded a number
of floors at the hospital, according to Alfred Montoya, acting director.
Manchester VA Medical Center officials removed over care allegations
Veterans advocates ‘angered’ at story of failure at Manchester VA
Documents show VA secretary was informed about allegations months ago
Shulkin said complaints about Manchester VA Medical Center were 'new to me'
Some N.H. veterans push back on Manchester VA reports
Veterans Affairs secretary promises “brand new” review of Manchester hospital
Veterans start to lose Choice health care options as VA funds run dry
VA Disability Benefits Due To Negligence
The 1151 Claim
An important part of VA Disability law provides relief if a veteran suffers an injury or dies as the result of “negligent” VA health care, VA vocational rehabilitation, or the VA compensated work therapy (CWP) program. The Statute allowing these benefits is 38 USC § 1151, better known simply as an 1151 claim. A claim under Section 1151 is similar to a medical malpractice claim against the VA, but there are some very important differences. In order to file an 1151 claim, a veteran or family member has to write the VA indicating that he/she believes that a permanent injury/disability, or death has occurred as the result of an action, or failure to act, of the VA. You MUST be able to show “intent”, in order to apply for 1151 benefits or VA disability benefits. Once this is done, the claims process should be triggered.
Read the rest of this article by clicking here.
Need advice about your potential 1151 claim? Call Hale Law Office at 1-800-522-4595 for your FREE Consultation with accredited veterans disability attorney Roger Hale.
We've updated our information and resources about the most stressful of all times...when you're scheduled for a C & P exam. New videos have been developed by VA to provide you with information about what to expect for a wide variety of exams. We also tell you how the C & P exam process really works. Check it out, learn how to file an electronic Fully Developed Claim (FDC) using Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and give your claim the best possible chance of being quickly adjudicated.
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Eligibility...who is eligible to file a claim?
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Toll Free Fax: 844-822-5246
We recommend that you mail a copy
and then fax a copy! Yes, it's twice the
work but maybe VA will only lose one
and the other will be processed.
Remember: Use Certified Mail!
Forms to File Claims
VA Form 21-526EZ
For...
Disability Service Connection
Secondary Service Connection
IncreasedDisability Compensation
Temporary Total Disability Rating
Individual Unemployability
Compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151
Special Monthly Compensation
Specially Adapted Housing
Special Home Adaptation
Automobile Allowance/Adaptive Equipment
Benefits Based on a Veteran's
Seriously Disabled Child
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Notice of Disagreement
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Change of Address
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Declaration of Status of Dependents
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